Assisted living facilities are entrusted with a lot: they care for our parents and other loved ones at a time when they are developing special needs, but still want to remain independent. Recently, technology has been evolving that helps them... Continue reading

Thank you to our friend Ryan for another great guest post: How Often Should We Visit Our Loved Ones Who Are In Care? Most individuals realize the difficulty of the decision to choose to send a loved one to an... Continue reading

The idea of assisted living is something that might be a little bit frightening for elderly adults and the children that are taking care of them. However, for many seniors, an assisted living facility is actually one of the most... Continue reading

Our very own expert, Kerry Quirin has an opinion on this.... "When looking for senior living, sometimes clients will ask if the rate can be reduced. Communities will run specials from time to time, so it just depends. But, clients... Continue reading

Our very own Nancy Siegel from Senior Living Experts will be sharing her experience and advice for anyone looking to help find a senior living solution for themselves or a loved one. Nancy has been in the senior care industry... Continue reading

Erin Curcio Instead of a regular post today, I wanted to take this time to say Thank You for following along this past year or so. Since I've recently graduated from design school and will be dedicating more time to... Continue reading

With the turmoil and sporadic weather our country continues to face, it is imperative to find a home for your loved one that has an evacuation plan in place. The AARP provides a solid guideline with this article... An Evacuation... Continue reading

Here's an article worth sharing from The Week: a look at the extensive costs of dementia... A new study says the U.S. could be spending $511 billion on dementia by 2040 By Keith Wagstaff | April 4, 2013 Dementia costs... Continue reading

New Old Age shares a new book I wanted you to see... image source The Retirement Home, Alive With Intrigue By PAULA SPAN “Who in the hell wants dinner at 5:30?” wonders Rachel Silverman, a sharp Boston lawyer who has... Continue reading

Mayo Clinic shares how reasearch suggests these two are linked as well as ways to start preventation NOW... Diabetes may increase your risk of Alzheimer's. Reduce this risk by controlling your blood sugar. Diet and exercise can help. By Mayo... Continue reading

I stumbled upon a Q & A section for caregivers on the AARP site and thought some of you may also be experiencing difficulty with getting your loved one to eat. I hope you find this helpful! Enjoy the weekend... Continue reading

Senior Housing News give a look at the new pill management system that will launch in the US later this year. What do you think? “Digital Pills” Could Help Senior Care With More Than Just Meds Written by Elizabeth Ecker... Continue reading

Here's an article from The Wall Street Journal that can give you an idea of what to take into account for those looking at starting up their own business at an older age... Tackling a Business Later in Life By... Continue reading

Have you ever wanted to bring the family pet to visit a loved one in the hospital? Quite a few hospitals and hospice centers already allow you to do so, even one right here in Chicago! I think we'll start... Continue reading

When dealing with such adversity, it's hard to remember those things you do have to be thankful for. This Mayo Clinic article is a great reminder to connect back with those positive thoughts... Take the time to find gratitude: You'll... Continue reading

I wanted to share this AARP reminder that humor can help keep things in perspective, as difficult as it might seem sometimes. Have a wonderful weekend; I think we may actually see the sun on Sunday! 5 Ways Humor Can... Continue reading

We've featured CJE Senior Life events before on this blog. This long standing organization has done so much good for our senior community, so it makes me happy to see them recognized by the Chicago Tribune. They posted a program... Continue reading

I wanted to share these accounts of caregiving, that New Old Age featured, from the other side of the world. Could you imagine? I'd love to know how far some of our Caregivers live from their loved ones! Caregiving From... Continue reading

Remember this post? I wanted to follow up to reminder everyone that it's coming up soon and what a great resource this event will be to Caregivers! This panel is full of senior care talent... We'll have Signe Gleeson from... Continue reading

Staying fit while aging can be tricky, but so essential for a longer, happier life. The key is figuring out the best way to stay active for your body. I wanted to share what the Mayo Clinic provides for those... Continue reading

How do you guys feel about these new Take Care Clinics at Walgrens (available in the dark gray states)? I think it's a good thing, but not everyone is so sure. Would love to hear your thoughts! image source Walgreens... Continue reading

Here's an article from the Chicago Tribune that ran last month, on Valentine's Day. I still think it's worth sharing today for the beautiful example these husbands are providing as male caregivers. Men's role in tending to loved ones with... Continue reading

I thought this Reuters article was interesting. We'd love to hear from caregivers who have been through this situation... Did you feel like there was a gap in communication? End-of-life talks lacking between doctors, patients By Genevra Pittman (Reuters Health)... Continue reading

New Old Age shares this amazing idea that I hope comes into fruition! It makes perfect sense and would be a great way to elevate our status as a nation that truly cares about our elderly. A Volunteer Army of... Continue reading

Unsure of what type of environment would best suit your loved one? The Mayo Clinic can help... It's best to talk about long term care early — before the need for medical or personal care is imminent. Here's help understanding,... Continue reading